Matthew 3:2

“ Teshuvah ·Turn repent·, for the Kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand!”

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In The King James Version

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

In Context

1+ 3:1 (1-5) MP: A messenger is sent by God to comfort Israel by announcing and preparing a way for the Messiah. (See also Mal 3:1). (Is 40:3 (context 40:3-5)) In those days, John [Yah is gracious] the Immerser came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea [Praise], saying,

3For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah [Salvation of Yah] the prophet, saying, 1 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, 2 make ready the way of MarYah [Master Yahweh]. 2 Make his paths + 3:3. Quoted from Is 40:3 straight.”

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit! 2 for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God). 1

Matthew 5:19Therefore, whoever shall disobey the least mitzvot ·instructions· and teaches others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven (God). But whoever shall obey them and so teaches shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven (God).

Matthew 6:33But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 3:2-7

The Preaching of John the Baptist. 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all… Read the whole commentary →

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